Comments on: Yosemite in World War 2 http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/ The Insiders Guide to Yosemite Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:57:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Chuck http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70974 Chuck Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:16:18 +0000 http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70974 When I think of my first visit to Yosemite Valley (arriving in darkness in December 1972) I can't help but think of how I felt upon awakening the next morning to the awe-inspiring sights that the morning light revealed. I may as well have been Lafayette Bunnell himself when describing his initial impressions back in 1851, to wit: "It has been said that "it is not easy to describe in words the precise impressions which great objects make upon us." I cannot describe how completely I realized this truth. None but those who have visited this most wonderful valley, can even imagine the feelings with which I looked upon the view that was there presented. The grandeur of the scene was but softened by the haze that hung over the valley, --light as gossamer--and by the clouds which partially dimmed the higher cliffs and mountains. This obscurity of vision but increased the awe with which I beheld it, and as I looked, a peculiar exalted sensation seemed to fill my whole being, and I found my eyes in tears with emotion." I still feel this way and am humbled during each visit. For those who may wish to steep themselves in the history of the new Yosemite experience as seen through Bunnell's eyes, look at this link to his journal of the day: http://www.abovecalifornia.com/lib/Houghton/index.php When I think of my first visit to Yosemite Valley (arriving in darkness in December 1972) I can’t help but think of how I felt upon awakening the next morning to the awe-inspiring sights that the morning light revealed. I may as well have been Lafayette Bunnell himself when describing his initial impressions back in 1851, to wit:

“It has been said that “it is not easy to describe in words the precise impressions which great objects make upon us.” I cannot describe how completely I realized this truth. None but those who have visited this most wonderful valley, can even imagine the feelings with which I looked upon the view that was there presented. The grandeur of the scene was but softened by the haze that hung over the valley, –light as gossamer–and by the clouds which partially dimmed the higher cliffs and mountains. This obscurity of vision but increased the awe with which I beheld it, and as I looked, a peculiar exalted sensation seemed to fill my whole being, and I found my eyes in tears with emotion.”

I still feel this way and am humbled during each visit.

For those who may wish to steep themselves in the history of the new Yosemite experience as seen through Bunnell’s eyes, look at this link to his journal of the day:

http://www.abovecalifornia.com/lib/Houghton/index.php

]]> By: Daren http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70970 Daren Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:32:05 +0000 http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70970 I loved being so isolated while I lived in the valley. There is so much to do that I never found myself being bored. Without a radio, tv, or internet, I was able to escape the world in a way that I only found out what was going on outside if I wanted to. I would usually pick up a paper once a week and that was fine for me. I guess you could say that the key to survival in the valley is to keep yourself busy with things that you love to do. I loved being so isolated while I lived in the valley. There is so much to do that I never found myself being bored. Without a radio, tv, or internet, I was able to escape the world in a way that I only found out what was going on outside if I wanted to. I would usually pick up a paper once a week and that was fine for me. I guess you could say that the key to survival in the valley is to keep yourself busy with things that you love to do.

]]> By: Rick Deutsch http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70949 Rick Deutsch Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:10:26 +0000 http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70949 That's something us "flat landers" don't think about. We're in awe when we gaze up at the cliffs....but I guess you kinda get "island fever" when you live there. Rick www.HikeHalfDome.com That’s something us “flat landers” don’t think about. We’re in awe when we gaze up at the cliffs….but I guess you kinda get “island fever” when you live there.

Rick
http://www.HikeHalfDome.com

]]> By: Edie http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70947 Edie Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:50:34 +0000 http://www.yosemiteblog.com/2008/02/26/yosemite-in-world-war-2/#comment-70947 I can attest to "valley fever". Sometimes I have to get out from between the walls, go someplace where I have an unimpeeded view of the sky. I usually go up to the high country when that happens, and in the winter, down into the central valley. Edie I can attest to “valley fever”. Sometimes I have to get out from between the walls, go someplace where I have an unimpeeded view of the sky. I usually go up to the high country when that happens, and in the winter, down into the central valley.

Edie

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